Military Fitness - Military.com Originals http://feed.informer.com/digests/D1YYWEQU18/feeder Military Fitness - Military.com Originals Respective post owners and feed distributors Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:39:34 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ Should You Drink Milk Before Going to Bed? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/should-you-drink-milk-going-bed Military-fitness urn:uuid:f94faf1d-46ad-8e09-716d-78502e4f8d46 Wed, 21 May 2025 17:29:20 +0000 While billions of people do not drink milk at all, billions do or consume dairy products, providing another option to obtain vital macro- and micronutrients. How Prolonged Sitting Undermines Your Health and What You Can Do About It https://www.military.com/military-fitness/prolonged-sitting-undermines-your-health-practical-ways-get-and-move Military-fitness urn:uuid:8a99b6ed-a940-6f2b-5542-1d2a7766a3e8 Mon, 19 May 2025 20:44:04 +0000 Research indicates that doing nothing will reduce blood flow and oxygen levels to the brain, negatively impacting cognitive performance and heightening the likelihood of diseases that affect memory and executive function. Beginner Workouts for Passing Military Swimming Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/beginner-workouts-passing-military-swimming-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:7ec25da5-bd47-f529-cd2b-9555097b4e53 Fri, 16 May 2025 19:10:54 +0000 For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique, cardio endurance in the pool, and pace. Stairmaster Workouts for Military Prep https://www.military.com/military-fitness/stairmaster-workouts-military-prep Military-fitness urn:uuid:0624f9d1-007c-57d4-6d66-c3fb37f6208b Wed, 14 May 2025 18:43:02 +0000 Stairmasters can be an excellent tool for helping prepare the lungs and legs for the durability and strain of military training. 5 Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a New Fitness Program and How to Avoid Them https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-common-mistakes-people-make-when-starting-new-fitness-program-and-how-avoid-them Military-fitness urn:uuid:7209a75b-3919-84aa-fb8d-b7e93ebf9d65 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:42:04 +0000 When jumping into a training program that is not personally designed for your starting abilities, you may end up nursing overuse injuries or severe soreness. 3 Tips for Developing a Tougher Mindset While Working Out https://www.military.com/military-fitness/3-tips-developing-tougher-mindset-while-working-out Military-fitness urn:uuid:cdb84930-345f-6fe2-a007-a3edfbbbbc72 Fri, 09 May 2025 16:23:19 +0000 By pushing outside of your comfort zone, you can slowly redefine your physical and mental resilience by making things a little more difficult. How a Non-Athletic Person Should Prepare to Join the Military https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-non-athletic-person-should-prepare-join-military Military-fitness urn:uuid:ce534700-0a7a-a2e2-ed1b-4eb63fac7f79 Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:58 +0000 Countless people who worked on farms or other manual labor jobs throughout their formative years have a natural toughness that allowed them to do well in the military/special ops. How Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Can Help Trauma Patients https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-can-help-trauma-patients Military-fitness urn:uuid:ff988674-c45d-98b3-973f-c7de9cd22171 Mon, 05 May 2025 20:48:41 +0000 If you have experienced trauma and aren't achieving the desired outcomes with your current treatment, you might consider exploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, known as EMDR. Why the Time of Day You Work Out Matters https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-time-of-day-you-work-out-matters Military-fitness urn:uuid:f2c4801b-c5cf-5c80-c2d5-66dcbabdd6b7 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:21:00 +0000 Recent insights, including from a Nature Portfolio study, reveal essential strategies to enhance recovery through effective workout scheduling. 9 Self-Care Tips to Take Care of Yourself in 10 Minutes https://www.military.com/military-fitness/9-self-care-tips-take-care-of-yourself-10-minutes Military-fitness urn:uuid:0ab78cef-4a4c-c21c-8057-09dd84c37bb9 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:51:08 +0000 Here is a list of self-care tips that take only minutes a day and can make a difference between truly taking care of yourself or not. The Best Workouts to Prepare for the New Army Fitness Test https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-workouts-prepare-new-army-fitness-test Military-fitness urn:uuid:dd344fc4-dee3-3c72-4403-7c1400d0796c Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:27:23 +0000 The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and introduced higher scoring requirements for combat arms soldiers. The revised test is now called the Army Fitness Test (AFT). Can Service Members Develop Mental Toughness? https://www.military.com/military-fitness/can-service-members-develop-mental-toughness Military-fitness urn:uuid:345d2611-978b-0280-c93d-7391ef07a6ad Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:12:34 +0000 Mental toughness has been a long-standing topic for generations, both within and outside the military. 10 Ways to Make Your Workout the Best You Can Do https://www.military.com/military-fitness/10-ways-make-your-workout-best-you-can-do Military-fitness urn:uuid:6b06787a-a01f-1882-b8f1-8eec8c65c735 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:01:07 +0000 It has often been said that the best workout you can do is the one you are not doing. This Full-Body Military Fitness Workout Requires a Buddy https://www.military.com/military-fitness/full-body-military-fitness-workout-requires-buddy Military-fitness urn:uuid:4feb48b3-d7b2-e003-c12b-9bee2071c797 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:34:07 +0000 Workouts designed for teamwork can be a fun and effective way to push yourself while building camaraderie. How to Recover Properly from Intense Military Fitness Workouts https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-recover-properly-intense-military-fitness-workouts Military-fitness urn:uuid:c53ad6f7-bcbe-1ab4-83f9-ce680a4e53f0 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:39:29 +0000 Here is a list of things you can do to ensure you are on the proper training/recovery program balance for your goal of better calisthenics testing scores. Stew Smith, CSCS® 5 Easy Tips for Fat Loss from a Navy SEAL https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-easy-tips-fat-loss-navy-seal Military-fitness urn:uuid:808492a3-eb4b-a4c2-38d2-25577d656978 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:32:32 +0000 Because of myths, falsehoods and all the various ways people have lost weight, fat loss can appear complicated to anyone starting a calorie-cutting journey. The Most Challenging Leg Workout for Military Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-challenging-leg-workout-military-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:54d03d8c-b917-1326-4b58-df95de6d4ccf Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:20:04 +0000 This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training. How to Make Healthy Breakfast Choices While Eating Out https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-make-healthy-breakfast-choices-while-eating-out Military-fitness urn:uuid:d71a5581-25cc-1bc0-7402-f4a95b6b75af Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:12:17 +0000 Many retirees eat out for breakfast daily as a social activity, but making the right food choices for general health, wellness and weight maintenance can be difficult. Cursing Like a Sailor May Help You with Your Next PT Test https://www.military.com/military-fitness/cursing-sailor-may-help-you-your-next-pt-test Military-fitness urn:uuid:b08d854a-0f46-cb52-81c9-5b2d9fadff01 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:43:48 +0000 Science has linked cursing to physical fitness test improvements, which is particularly helpful if you are in the Navy, as the fitness test requires push-ups and a plank pose. The Best Fitness Workouts When You Are Pressed for Time https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-fitness-workouts-when-you-are-pressed-time Military-fitness urn:uuid:193499f6-52fa-85b6-b8ed-38b5b8818f62 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:10:13 +0000 If you only have 20-30 minutes or less to get in a workout for the day, keep it simple with a few exercises done in as many sets as you can. Stew Smith, CSCS® The Benefits of Including Walking in Your Fitness Regimen https://www.military.com/military-fitness/benefits-of-including-walking-your-fitness-regimen Military-fitness urn:uuid:2b36b622-9aec-f045-7d82-62cfa295a0e6 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:27:03 +0000 Walking more can be helpful for weight loss and mental health and help reduce the risks of chronic diseases. Stew Smith, CSCS® Why You Want to Build Muscle at Any Age and Work to Never Lose It https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-you-want-build-muscle-any-age-and-work-never-lose-it Military-fitness urn:uuid:3b235dff-3cf0-2d9d-2052-0fd861b1cc07 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:36:49 +0000 It is easier to build muscle while we’re young, but keeping muscle mass gets more difficult as we age. Stew Smith, CSCS® The Best Exercises to Pair with Deadlifts for Military Fitness Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-exercises-pair-deadlifts-military-fitness-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:99277f52-ae36-e5f5-e19e-1981805a053f Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:20:03 +0000 Exercises such as deadlifts and squats are foundational to load-bearing strength and transfer well into military activities, but you need to start doing other exercises that work different components of fitness, too. Stew Smith, CSCS® Changes Are Coming to Army Ranger Fitness Tests. Here’s How to Prepare for Them https://www.military.com/military-fitness/changes-are-coming-army-ranger-fitness-tests-heres-how-prepare-them Military-fitness urn:uuid:0a31df1e-3a69-a606-6a1b-376bd0701065 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:54:43 +0000 The evolution of testing and training has affected the Ranger School and Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, with a new physical fitness assessment implemented with Ranger School class 06-25 beginning April 21. 6 Honest Questions to Ask Yourself When You're Not Seeing Fitness Results https://www.military.com/military-fitness/6-honest-questions-ask-yourself-when-youre-not-seeing-fitness-results Military-fitness urn:uuid:73bb1cb1-3f78-edfb-af32-902920301224 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:04:14 +0000 Not seeing results in your efforts toward any health and fitness goal is frustrating, especially if you have been diligently working to lose weight, ace a fitness test, gain muscle or work toward any other health-related goal. The Best Workout to Prepare for Advanced Military Training Programs https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-workout-prepare-advanced-military-training-programs Military-fitness urn:uuid:514e656f-336b-5e37-4895-04608644ce76 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:41:30 +0000 Combining cardio workouts such as running, rucking and swimming with other load-bearing activities is necessary for those preparing for advanced training programs in many of the military's special operations programs. The Age Ranges for Joining US Military Special Operations Programs https://www.military.com/military-fitness/age-ranges-joining-us-military-special-operations-programs Military-fitness urn:uuid:34ccbe55-a1e2-40a4-4bbb-19dec183ce9d Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:14:34 +0000 You have many options that may or may not require an age waiver. It's time to get to work on that dream job. Running and Lifting Don't Just Make You Stronger. They Make You Smarter – and More Useful https://www.military.com/military-fitness/running-and-lifting-dont-just-make-you-stronger-they-make-you-smarter-and-more-useful Military-fitness urn:uuid:a15c5658-a1b4-9d3a-6734-8534a5bb7318 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:31:46 +0000 Studies show adding cardiovascular and strength training to daily activities has dozens of benefits, on top of preventing us from becoming weak and immobile. 5 Cardio Workouts to Build Leg Endurance for Military Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/5-cardio-workouts-build-leg-endurance-military-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:245d19cc-d135-9ebd-b751-5a6a191dcb90 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:44:16 +0000 Consider the following workouts if you are focused on building leg muscle stamina while improving your cardio scores. Why Army Special Forces Candidates Should Include Swimming in Their Cardio Training https://www.military.com/military-fitness/why-army-special-forces-candidates-should-include-swimming-their-cardio-training Military-fitness urn:uuid:baccc147-ff27-4f97-cd9e-0d7d25d973d3 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:25:05 +0000 If you are preparing for Army training that involves much running and rucking, you may not need to spend time in the pool. However, swimming and treading water are valuable skills and exceptional nonimpact cardio activities. 7 Reasons Spring Is the Perfect Time to Revive Your Fitness Goals https://www.military.com/military-fitness/7-reasons-spring-perfect-time-revive-your-fitness-goals Military-fitness urn:uuid:8e980d96-9205-315d-0983-6bc3668355f0 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:50:41 +0000 After a long winter of below-average temperatures, so many of us are ready for spring, but transitioning into spring can also come with challenges. The Best Running Interval Workouts to Improve Your Cardio Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-running-interval-workouts-improve-your-cardio-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:4f7b2557-5af4-a462-ecba-92ae4a4f9bf3 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:21:27 +0000 This mix of intervals, sprints, resistance running and goal-mile pace workouts will build your conditioning while providing multiple options on your track day. How to Build Mental Toughness for Special Operations Selections https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-build-mental-toughness-special-operations-selections Military-fitness urn:uuid:f8dc0f56-ce90-b875-80be-7ec1a3a70b5f Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:14:10 +0000 Unfortunately, many will do challenging events they are unprepared for physically to test their mental toughness. The Power of Protein: Why it Matters for Mind and Body Well-Being https://www.military.com/military-fitness/power-of-protein-why-it-matters-mind-and-body-well-being Military-fitness urn:uuid:ae1c4753-b9b5-c09e-a39e-65c471acf53b Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:21:22 +0000 The missing piece in your quest for stress relief and physical fitness recovery may be as simple as doubling down on protein-rich foods. The Most Comprehensive Upper-Body Workout that Includes Cardio https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-comprehensive-upper-body-workout-includes-cardio Military-fitness urn:uuid:232a28bd-beb9-1859-a2cf-fd246082590f Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:19:13 +0000 If you want a well-rounded, upper-body workout program that blends strength training, conditioning and cardio training, try the Push-Pull and Core/Cardio Workout. How to Manage Rest Intervals to Improve Military Calisthenics Scores https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-manage-rest-intervals-improve-military-calisthenics-scores Military-fitness urn:uuid:d01864e0-8779-f4a2-5005-3c8af4214f26 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:57:38 +0000 A combination of strength and muscle stamina (conditioning) improves calisthenics scores. The Stress of Uncertainty and 6 Tips to Get Through the Tough Times https://www.military.com/military-fitness/stress-of-uncertainty-and-6-tips-get-through-tough-times Military-fitness urn:uuid:f8a7bacb-4b23-a3c3-5a5a-7e50c59a7cb5 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:04:21 +0000 Some of life's most significant stressors are navigating the uncertainty that comes with losing a job or retiring, moving to a new city or starting a new school. The Best Workout Strategy for Beginners https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-workout-strategy-beginners Military-fitness urn:uuid:0f7d2540-b076-a135-68a5-358ef3b54fa4 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:05:11 +0000 Consistency means showing up for yourself every day, even just for a quick, 20-minute workout. The Most Accurate Ways to Assess Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-accurate-ways-assess-body-fat-and-lean-muscle-mass Military-fitness urn:uuid:6c2113cc-eb48-4356-1231-bb18403b6301 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:38:32 +0000 Many enjoy a fitness "bulking phase" in the winter season. No One Is 100% Motivated to Work Out Every Day. Here’s How We Still Do It https://www.military.com/military-fitness/no-one-100-motivated-work-out-every-day-heres-how-we-still-do-it Military-fitness urn:uuid:1794c436-ad1a-4a4a-76aa-472cabf8160b Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:39:37 +0000 People who go to the gym are not 100% motivated to train daily, but know they will feel better even after a “bad workout.” How to Meet Your Strength and Conditioning Goals in One Fitness Workout https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-meet-your-strength-and-conditioning-goals-one-fitness-workout Military-fitness urn:uuid:fbb3ccdf-da53-366c-846c-9989b339197f Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:06:56 +0000 We all need to be strong and have cardio conditioning, and there are many ways to develop both. How to Measure Your Level of Everyday Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-measure-your-level-of-everyday-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:582fc27c-9a0f-3e8b-9c8c-a85666038399 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:50 +0000 Essential health and fitness standards depend on what you need to be capable of doing on a daily basis, but are you prepared for life's emergencies? Science Says It's Not Too Late to Start Your Fitness Journey Now https://www.military.com/military-fitness/science-says-its-not-too-late-start-your-fitness-journey-now Military-fitness urn:uuid:6b2cb668-9129-da4e-cd94-18870b551b85 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:08:19 +0000 It is never too late to start, whether you took a few decades off from exercising after your early 20s or are entirely new to physical activity at 40 to 50 years old. The Most Challenging Push Workout for Military Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/most-challenging-push-workout-military-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:b071c984-6b3f-3d1e-f1f8-1248de7bade8 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:17:38 +0000 In the tactical fitness world, we will create a choreography of exercises and movements to embody every pushing activity you can do in a single workout. How to Avoid Pain When Using a Foam Roller https://www.military.com/military-fitness/how-avoid-pain-when-using-foam-roller Military-fitness urn:uuid:a9a7691d-28b5-ccb9-eb2b-430a1c8cc133 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:55:31 +0000 There is a line when foam rolling that you do not want to cross: the delicate balance between beneficial pressure and overwhelming pain. The 2 Voices in Your Head: 4 Tips for Controlling Them with a Positive Mindset https://www.military.com/military-fitness/2-voices-your-head-4-tips-controlling-them-positive-mindset Military-fitness urn:uuid:19f1aa5f-bec8-b9c8-ad4d-599621e6ec36 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:08:09 +0000 We all have that inner voice designed to help us stay alive, avoid discomfort and survive as creatures on Earth. The Importance of Including Flexibility and Mobility Training in Your Fitness Plan https://www.military.com/military-fitness/importance-of-including-flexibility-and-mobility-training-your-fitness-plan Military-fitness urn:uuid:c4a657d0-8e79-0b05-e4ff-6e595d17fb2d Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:25:15 +0000 If you need to work on flexibility in your muscles and mobility of your joints, these life-changing workouts can help. The Best Swim Strokes Worth Learning for Military Fitness Tests https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-swim-strokes-worth-learning-military-fitness-tests Military-fitness urn:uuid:cf94b436-032d-2f39-40a1-2590dbe975f6 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:21:33 +0000 Many non-swimming athletes struggle to pass military swimming tests, but after practicing techniques, pool skills and conditioning drills, they can become an above-average swimmer with added water confidence in a relatively short time. 3 Helpful Tips When You Don't Have Energy to Exercise https://www.military.com/military-fitness/3-helpful-tips-when-you-dont-have-energy-exercise Military-fitness urn:uuid:e3fbb9a9-13d8-141a-fc38-59f3f3ede5d8 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:12:36 +0000 Fueling with the right food (not caffeine) and sleeping better should make you more productive, but they alone won’t be enough to make you want to exercise. The Best Workout to Improve Your Leg Strength and Cardio Fitness https://www.military.com/military-fitness/best-workout-improve-your-leg-strength-and-cardio-fitness Military-fitness urn:uuid:995f2a20-a5e0-5adf-e6ab-05a59ee6b61d Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:41:27 +0000 Studies show that leg strength and heart and lung efficiency are the keys to staying mobile, doing things outside of the house and adding life to your years.